NJ teen charged in woman’s stabbing

FREEHOLD, N.J. (AP) — Authorities in Monmouth County have accused a 16-year-old of stabbing a Colts Neck woman and stealing her car.

The boy is charged with attempted murder, carjacking and weapons possession.

The 41-year-old woman was home at the time of the attack early in the morning of July 7. Authorities say she had heard a noise outside her home and her assailant pushed his way inside when she opened the door to investigate.